Gas prices making anyone reconsider?

[R32driver]

I haven’t came across any 2022s that are failing. Have I missed it?

There have been a couple reported on here. I would guess with however many millions of lifters get produced there's a decent chance that not all of the bad ones made it into rigs during the suspected timeframe of failure. There could have been a pallet of them in warehouse somewhere that are making their way into newer builds. It's a possible scenario but I really have no idea. All I know for sure is the lifter failure never crosses my mind and I'd have no problem driving my '21 with a 5.3 anywhere anytime no worries at all.

 

[MassHoe04]

We dipped briefly in MA to about $3.70 for regular about 3-4 weeks ago. Didn't last long! Back up to $4.29-4.33 now. Can't wait for the "suppliers switching over to summer blend" price hikes for Memorial Day weekend. Woohoo!!!

No not looking to ditch my 04 Tahoe Z71 just yet.

 

[genestoy]

I have not either, in fact I was just at my dealer (large dealer in Phoenix, AZ that services hundreds of GMC vehicles per day) and asked him about the lifter failures and he told me it was a certain manufacturing date(s) in 2021 that had the failures due to faulty lifters.

 

[xycrazy]

I have not either, in fact I was just at my dealer (large dealer in Phoenix, AZ that services hundreds of GMC vehicles per day) and asked him about the lifter failures and he told me it was a certain manufacturing date(s) in 2021 that had the failures due to faulty lifters.

Did he say what date(s)?

 

[genestoy]

Did he say what date(s)?

No, but it was only the 2021 models he said, I think someone here on the forum had posted the dates.

EDIT: Just found this in another topic--
I had known about the TSB regarding the faulty lifters for builds between Sept 2020 and Mar 2021.

 

[xycrazy]

No, but it was only the 2021 models he said, I think someone here on the forum had posted the dates.

EDIT: Just found this in another topic--
I had known about the TSB regarding the faulty lifters for builds between Sept 2020 and Mar 2021.

Thank you!!

 

[suterusu]

I haven’t came across any 2022s that are failing. Have I missed it?

2022 Z71 Suburban 6.2L bent lifters

They are all having parts ans supplier problems. https://nypost.com/2022/09/22/toyotas-october-vehicle-output-to-be-short-due-to-semiconductor-shortage/ We are talking about quality. Not lack of product.

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

'22 RST had lifters fail, with the service manager saying it wasn't the first he saw.

 

[SSGUNNER]

2022 Z71 Suburban 6.2L bent lifters

They are all having parts ans supplier problems. https://nypost.com/2022/09/22/toyotas-october-vehicle-output-to-be-short-due-to-semiconductor-shortage/ We are talking about quality. Not lack of product.

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

'22 RST had lifters fail, with the service manager saying it wasn't the first he saw.

Yep, I believe that is the one and only thread regarding 22’s. Didnt bother reading it again but correct me if Im wrong there is only one 22 failure…per that thread. Haven't seen any others.

 

[suterusu]

Yep, I believe that is the one and only thread regarding 22’s. Didnt bother reading it again but correct me if Im wrong there is only one 22 failure…per that thread. Haven't seen any others.

If there is one on a tiny internet forum, there are definitely more out there (and the dealer confirmed it to the customer in the thread). Not everyone out there is going to bother going on the internet, searching, registering on a forum, and posting about their '22 failing. People are still racking up miles on their new trucks, so I'm sure we'll see more crop up.

 

[sickk21]

If there is one on a tiny internet forum, there are definitely more out there (and the dealer confirmed it to the customer in the thread). Not everyone out there is going to bother going on the internet, searching, registering on a forum, and posting about their '22 failing. People are still racking up miles on their new trucks, so I'm sure we'll see more crop up.

There’s always been a few out there, since cylinder deactivation has been implemented. That doesn’t really say much.

 

[xycrazy]

How‘s sentiment right now? What do you guys think about the latest gas prices? Anyone regretted buying such a truck? I‘m honestly wondering if I should bring it back (still can at no cost) and go with something different. Not so much because I can afford gas prices but I‘m concerned that recently paid premium prices for the truck will tank significantly. Used car sales already dropped to recession like figures. Probably bad timing in the market. I should have kept my 2017 Yukon and sit it out.

 

[SSGUNNER]

Well I just hit 1 yr of ownership a week ago on my 21 and can honestly say I have no plans to get rid of it specially because of gas prices. Im in SoCal which that alone tells you we have one of the most expensive, ridiculous gas prices in all of the US with the cheapest for RUL is approx. $6.19+. I guess I can say I dont drive it as much as I have other vehicles but when I do and fill up, I’m spending and extra $20-$25 on my fill opposed to a year ago so I mean an extra $20 or so is by no means grounds for me to get rid of this sexy beast. I see more and more on the road everyday.

 

[Big John]

It definitely has made a difference historically. Big SUV sales have gone dead in the past when fuel prices were high.
Even with a Diesel, which is near impossible to get right now because of constraints, my local diesel fuel prices run higher than gas so any savings is evened out...

No, I’m also paying for safety in driving my beast.

 

[Stbentoak]

Right now they are conditioning us so that when it falls back to 4.50 ish…we will be ”elated”.

2.00 gas happened briefly, but that is never coming back.

Like housing, this is part of a great reset into conditioning us into new acceptable pricing for a lot of items. When inflation recedes, we will be “happy” to pay these new, but still higher than normal, high prices….

 

[swathdiver]

How‘s sentiment right now? What do you guys think about the latest gas prices? Anyone regretted buying such a truck? I‘m honestly wondering if I should bring it back (still can at no cost) and go with something different. Not so much because I can afford gas prices but I‘m concerned that recently paid premium prices for the truck will tank significantly. Used car sales already dropped to recession like figures. Probably bad timing in the market. I should have kept my 2017 Yukon and sit it out.

Absolutely not. I will never cave to those Commies. For me and my house the truck is far more versatile and whatever its additional costs may be are the price of safety and security. I care not a whit about its value today or in the future.

 

[doc5339]

How much does DEF cost?

Around $20.00 at Walmart

 

[Polo08816]

How‘s sentiment right now? What do you guys think about the latest gas prices? Anyone regretted buying such a truck? I‘m honestly wondering if I should bring it back (still can at no cost) and go with something different. Not so much because I can afford gas prices but I‘m concerned that recently paid premium prices for the truck will tank significantly. Used car sales already dropped to recession like figures. Probably bad timing in the market. I should have kept my 2017 Yukon and sit it out.

I think this will happen as supply increases over the next 1-3 years and we enter a recession. A tighter credit market will also cause this as supply improves as most buyers are not paying cash on a vehicle like this. I've heard anecdotal stories that lenders are not approving loans for X amount over MSRP. I'm not sure if this is new because no one used to pay these types of prices, but I can see a lender doing this if used car prices are on the decline.

Make no mistake, supply will improve. The question is how soon or how far from now. As much as auto manufacturers want to keep the high margin low inventory model, I see that model working for maybe nich or up market makes/models. I think your mainstream buyer still wants to see/feel the product before committing to a purchase. The automotive market is still competitive relative to other markets that there's also an incentive for someone to just produce an extra unit.

 

[Wwes]

Make no mistake, supply will improve. The question is how soon or how far from now. As much as auto manufacturers want to keep the high margin low inventory model, I see that model working for maybe nich or up market makes/models. I think your mainstream buyer still wants to see/feel the product before committing to a purchase. The automotive market is still competitive relative to other markets that there's also an incentive for someone to just produce an extra unit.

Agreed.

I suspect it will happen very soon, as in a couple of months. Just looking back to the sharp run up in 2008, everything was going fine until just one day it wasn't. I recall test driving a new GMC truck April 2008, they wouldn't hardly negotiate. By Sept they were begging people to buy them - which I did. The same truck that was $31,500 in April was $25,500 in Sept.

Just remember that sales figures and prices are trailing indicators - by the time they show declines, it's a major problem.

 

[todayusay]

local dealer, who would have maybe two new half tons out on the lot since the first of the year....now has 15-20....granted they don't really have anything else, but a little surprised by the inventory.

since this is a Tahoe/Yukon forum...my guess is it'll be the first of next year before we see the majority of dealers with Tahoe/Yukon inventory on the lots....22s will be trickling in for the rest of the summer and 23s may start production in late July/August, but I wouldn't expect one until late fall if I was ordering one

 

[Baja_Bob]

Even with gas at $5+ a gallon in my area I still have no regrets about my Yukon. Even though I don't drive it as much as my other vehicle, I'm keeping the miles down and it's a treat to drive when I do.